Camp Kitchen Utility

Upper Crust Food Service

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Avalon, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area by washing dishes and managing waste. Support the culinary team through supply stocking and basic food preparation as directed by chefs.

Qualifications

You have experience operating a commercial dishwasher and are familiar with industry best practices for kitchen sanitation. You can maintain a positive attitude, work effectively in a team, and communicate regularly with management.

Must Have Skills for ATS

commercial dishwasher operation

food safety handler certification

kitchen sanitation

Job Description

Camp Kitchen Utilities support the culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensuring equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room 
  • Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand.
  • Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Sweep and wash floors
  • Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. 
  • May perform a variety of food preparation duties as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef such as salad bar and cold dishes
  • Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
  • Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher
  • Be familiar with the industry's best practices 

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Previous restaurant dishwashing experience preferred 
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
  • High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

Special Demands: 

  • The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
  • Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
  • Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. 
  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals

Upper Crust Food Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Upper Crust Food Service

At Upper Crust, we believe in the power of showing up — for our clients, our teammates, and the people we serve. We’re a hospitality-driven food service management company built on genuine care and hard work. Our people make the difference. From chefs who greet students by name to managers who step in when challenges arise, every member of our team plays a part in creating community through food. We don’t just feed people — we connect them. We’re guided by five core values: hospitality, ethics, adaptability, responsibility, and transparency. These aren’t just words on a wall—they’re how we make decisions, solve problems, and show up for each other every day. When others make excuses, we find solutions. When others settle, we raise the bar. Our employees take pride in being part of something meaningful: a company that leads with heart, transforms lives through hospitality, and makes food service feel human again.
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